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Guides that include Macedonia cover Epirus, Thessaly, Central and Western Macedonia, and Thrace. They also mention specific sites such as Thessaloníki, Mount Olympus, Mount Athos, the Ví kos Gorge, Meteora, Lake Plastídra, the Pé lion Peninsula, Skiáthos, Skópelos, Alónissos, Thásos and the Sporádes.

They cover history and myths; culture, food and wine; religious sites and monasteries; wildlife and national parks; beaches and islands; and practical information for outdoor activities and travel logistics.

Thessaloníki is described as Greece’s vibrant second city, packed with ancient and Byzantine monuments. Central Macedonia is presented as Alexander the Great country, noted for archaeological sites, Mount Olympus and prominent vineyards.

Guides highlight a wide range of outdoor activities: mountain climbing and hiking, skiing, white-water rafting, rock climbing, canyoning, sailing and sea kayaking, as well as more relaxed beach and island visits.

The islands mentioned include Skiáthos, Skópelos, Alónissos, Thásos and the Sporádes.

The guides say these books suit a wide range of readers: culture lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs and archaeologists, food and wine fans, and outdoor enthusiasts such as mountain climbers and sea kayakers.